After a two-year hiatus that left fans speculating and craving answers, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is finally making a comeback. Studio Pierrot has officially confirmed that production for the second part of the anime is underway. The sequel is expected to adapt the highly anticipated Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga, continuing the saga of Boruto Uzumaki and Kawaki following the events of the dramatic Part 1 finale.
Here’s everything you need to know about the anime’s return, where the story left off, what’s next, and when we might see Boruto and Kawaki back on screen.
Release Window for Boruto Part 2
As of now, there’s no confirmed release date for Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, but there are a few clues to go on. Studio Pierrot only recently resumed production, and with large-scale anime projects typically taking several months to a year (or more), a release sometime in mid-to-late 2026 seems reasonable. A late 2025 debut could still happen if production is already well underway, but it’s safer to reduce expectations.
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The studio also previously delayed the Naruto 20th anniversary special to improve quality, suggesting a more deliberate and careful approach this time around. With the anime scene becoming increasingly competitive, Pierrot might prioritize quality over speed. Optimistically, if production continues at a steady pace, Fall 2025 around October could be a potential premiere season. Otherwise, Winter 2026 around January is the safest bet.
Where Boruto Part 1 Left Off: A Shocking Finale in Episode 293
The original Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime ended on March 26, 2023, with Episode 293 titled “Farewell.” The episode was anything but forgettable. In a climactic turn of events, Kawaki, determined to protect Naruto and the village at all costs, ended up killing Boruto. At least, that’s how it appeared at first.
Boruto’s death was undone by Momoshiki Otsutsuki, who used the Karma seal to bring him back to life. But there was a cost. Momoshiki could no longer possess Boruto’s body, though he remained a lurking presence. The emotional aftermath of this twist, especially Naruto finding his son’s lifeless body, marked one of the series’ most dramatic moments.
The final scenes offered a callback to the flash-forward shown in the very first episode: an older Boruto and Kawaki facing off in the ruins of the Hidden Leaf Village. The infamous time skip had finally begun, teasing the darker tone and grown-up transformations waiting in Part 2.
Why the Anime Went on Hiatus
The original Boruto anime aired for six years, from April 5, 2017, to March 26, 2023, totaling 293 episodes. However, only 88 episodes were adapted directly from the manga. The remaining majority consisted of anime-original arcs or filler episodes, which left a large portion of the fanbase frustrated.
At the time of its hiatus, the anime had caught up to the manga storyline. To avoid overtaking the source material (and continuing the heavy filler trend), Studio Pierrot decided to pause the production, allowing the manga more time to develop and the animation team to regroup. The studio was also juggling other major projects, including Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, which affected resource allocation.
What Happened to the Manga While the Anime Was Gone?
Although the anime stopped, the story didn’t. The Boruto manga continued with a time-skip sequel titled Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, which debuted on August 21, 2023. This new arc reintroduces Boruto after several years have passed. Now older, more skilled, and burdened with a dark reputation, Boruto returns to the village he once called home—but this time, he’s seen as a traitor.
The story picks up with Boruto training under Sasuke and dealing with the consequences of a powerful jutsu that has switched his life with Kawaki’s. As Konoha faces new threats, a more mature Boruto must rise to the challenge.
What Will Be Adapted Next: The Remaining Manga & Two Blue Vortex
Interestingly, the anime ended just before adapting the last 10 to 12 chapters of the original manga. These remaining chapters serve as a crucial bridge between the end of the Code Invasion arc and the beginning of Two Blue Vortex.
So before diving into the new time-skip storyline, it’s likely that the anime will go back and cover those final manga chapters. These episodes would help flesh out the emotional and narrative groundwork needed to transition into the darker, more intense tone of the sequel.
What Can Fans Expect from Part 2?
Now that the anime has been confirmed to return, expectations are high. Studio Pierrot is likely aiming to stick closer to the manga this time around. After we bridge the gap between Boruto and transition into Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, we’ll be jumping into a time skip where things have taken a darker turn.
Boruto is no longer the hopeful kid from Part 1. Now, he’s on the run, misunderstood and marked as a traitor after a powerful jutsu twists reality in Kawaki’s favor. The bond between Boruto and Kawaki, once like brothers, has now turned into something much more complicated and dangerous. And with the village under threat again, Boruto’s return is bound to be emotional and intense.
With plenty of manga chapters to work from, Studio Pierrot won’t have to rely as much on filler. The story will bring in new characters, bigger threats, and some serious growth for the ones we already know. Boruto, Sarada, Mitsuki, and the rest of the next generation are older now and it shows in how they fight and the choices they have to make. It’s shaping up to be a fresh start that still stays true to what came before.
Where to Watch Boruto Part 1
If you’re planning to catch up before the sequel drops, all 293 episodes of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations are available on Crunchyroll, which holds the streaming rights for international audiences. The platform provides both subtitled and dubbed versions.
Conclusion
Whether you loved or hated the first part of Boruto, the anime’s return is a chance at a fresh start. With the manga already laying down an intense post-time-skip storyline, and the studio seemingly learning from past feedback, we can hope for a good return.
It’s been a long wait, but it finally feels like we’re getting closer to that promised battle between Boruto and Kawaki. So whether you’ve followed Boruto since day 1 or dropped off due to the filler fatigue, this might be the perfect time to return and catch up on the full Boruto: Naruto Next Generations run and prepare for what might be the most dramatic arc yet in the Hidden Leaf’s future.
About Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is written and illustrated by Mikio Ikemoto, and supervised by Masashi Kishimoto. It came into serialization in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump in June 2016.
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is the series that follows the exploits of Naruto’s son, Boruto, during his academy days and further on.
The series follows the character development of Boruto and the looming evil that challenges the fate of him and his loved ones.
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